Community Rules

Last updated November 8, 2026

1. Be honest about what's real

• Don't present something you know is false or made up as real. That includes doctored photos, AI-generated images, video or audio, edited screenshots, and invented quotes.
• It's fine to post something you're unsure about and ask whether it's real. That's what g/isthisreal is for. Say that you're asking.
• Label AI-generated or edited media as such, even if it's a joke.
• Share where something came from when you can. Link the original source.
• Satire and parody are fine when it's clear they're satire.

2. Vote honestly

Vote on whether you think something is real, not on whether you like it. Don't use multiple accounts, bots, scripts, or paid or coordinated campaigns to change scores.

3. Respect people

• No harassment, bullying, threats, or encouraging others to target someone.
• No hate: don't attack people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, caste, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, serious illness, or age.
• No sharing someone's private information (home address, phone number, private photos, financial or medical details) without their consent. No doxxing.
• Don't impersonate people, organizations, or notfiction staff in a misleading way.

4. Keep it safe and legal

• No content that sexualizes minors in any way. We remove it, ban the account, and report it to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement.
• No sexually explicit content, and no intimate images of anyone shared without their consent.
• No threats or calls for violence. No praise or support of terrorist or violent extremist groups or attacks.
• No promoting or giving instructions for self-harm or suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, in the US call or text 988, or find help where you live at findahelpline.com.
• No selling or facilitating illegal goods or services, including drugs, weapons, and stolen data.
• No harmful false information about health or medical treatment that could lead to real harm, or about how, when, or where to vote.
• No graphic violence or gore posted for shock. Real news footage may be shared with a clear warning in the title.

5. Respect copyright

Only post content you have the right to share. Link to articles rather than copying them in full. See our Copyright Policy.

6. No spam

No repetitive posting, no misleading links, no undisclosed advertising or self-promotion, and no automated accounts. Post in the group where something fits.

7. Groups

Anyone can start a group. Group founders may set expectations for their group and moderate it, but groups must still follow these rules. Don't create groups to harass people or to get around a removal or ban.

Enforcement

• Anyone can report a post or comment. Anything reported by 3 different people is hidden until it's reviewed.
• We may remove content, remove groups, and temporarily or permanently ban accounts. We may also ban the person rather than just the account, for example when someone makes new accounts to get around a ban.
• Serious violations, like threats of violence or content that sexualizes minors, lead to an immediate ban and may be reported to authorities.
• If you think we got it wrong, tell us through the contact page.

These rules can't cover everything. We may act on content that isn't listed here if it harms people or the community. We may update these rules over time.